“The following message is from Lawyers Mutual of Kentucky:  Effective Monday, March 23, 2020, Lawyers Mutual of Kentucky is closed until it is safe to resume in-office operations.  Please know that even though the office is closed due to the Coronavirus pandemic, we will be working remotely to take care of your insurance needs.  It is best to contact us via the “contact” link on the website (www.lmick.com).  Depending on the nature of your inquiry, your message will be directed to the appropriate person who will respond accordingly.  Alternatively, you can e-mail us at a new general mailbox at lmick@lmick.com.  If you need to forward claims documents, renewal applications or other materials, you will need to use the general mailbox.  Again, the appropriate person will receive your message and respond as necessary.  Please don’t hesitate to contact us with any inquiry, whether about claims, renewals, quotes, premiums, etc.  We will do our best to answer your question and give you some guidance in this most uncertain of times.  Remember that our website and social media platforms are resources for additional information from LMICK.  Our Policyholders will likely receive another LMICK Minute or two in the coming days and weeks.  We will also post a copy of the LMICK Minute on our Web site.   Please stay well and take care of yourselves and your practices.”

Pete Pullen is now practicing with O'Bryan, Brown & Toner in Louisville.

KDC is pleased to welcome its newest members:

James P. Freel of Ward, Hocker & Thornton, PLLC, Lexington is a University of Kentucky College of Law graduate.  Mr. Freel practices in the areas of Auto, Construction and Premises Liability.  He is a member of DRI and is sponsored by KDC member, Ashley Brown.

Noel Halpin of O'Bryan, Brown & Toner, PLLC, Louisville is a University of Tennessee College of Law graduate.  Mr. Halpin practices in the areas of Auto, General Liability, Insurance Coverage, Medical Malpractice, Premises Liability, Product Liability, and Professional Liability.  He is sponsored by KDC member, Charlie Walker.

Congratulations to the following KDC members:

Thomas N. Kerrick of Kerrick Bachert, PSC, Bowling Green who will begin serving as President  and Miranda D. Click of East Kentucky Law Group, Pikeville, who will begin serving as Young Lawyers Division chair effective July 1, 2020.

Additionally, James A. Sigler of Keuler, Kelly, Hutchins & Blankenship, LLP, Paducah; Matthew P. Cook of Kerrick Bachert, PSC, Bowling Green; Susan Phillips of Phillips, Parker, Orberson & Arnett, PLC, Louisville; and Mitch Hall of VanAntwerp Attorneys, Ashland, on being elected bar governor representatives for the 1st, 2nd, 5th and 7th judicial districts, respectively.

The Supreme Court of Kentucky has issued an Order amending the Rules of the Supreme Court of Kentucky (SCR).  Order 2020-03 Amending the Rules of the Supreme Court of Kentucky (SCR) will become effective March 1, 2020.

To view a copy of the Order:   https://cdn.ymaws.com/www.kybar.org/resource/resmgr/enewscustom/2020-03AmendmentstotheSuprem.pdf  

Congratulations to Ann LeRoy of An/Dor Court Reporting for being selected as an inductee into the Kentucky Workers' Compensation Hall of Fame.  

KDC is pleased to welcome its newest member, Tyler Douglas Olson of Schiller Barnes Maloney PLLC, Louisville.  Mr. Olson graduated from Northern Kentucky University Chase College of Law and practices in the areas of Auto, General Liability, Government, Insurance, Municipal, Premises, Tort and Trucking.  He is sponsored by KDC member, Stephen C. Keller.

Check out page 36 of the January 2020 issue of DRI's publication For the Defense where you'll find the article "An Innovative Resource -- Beyond the Mock Trial" authored by KDC Director, Guy Hughes.  Great job, Guy!

The KBA's Young Lawyer Division opened registration for its Fourth Legal Food Frenzy on January 15th.  Their goal is to raise $100,000.00 or the equivalent of 800,000 pounds of food.

All lawyers, law firms, law schools and legal agencies in Kentucky are encouraged to participate!  There are various categories, including,  

If you and/or your firm are a member of KDC, we will recognize you in a future edition of Common Defense if you/your firm are one of the winning contributors.